Literacy Development; Dyson

By Teresa Espinosa

Dyson

According to Bakhtin, “we are all textual borrowers,” (327). It is not uncommon for someone to hear something from someone or somewhere else and use the words in a separate conversation in a context appropriate for the conversation. Vygotsky says, “language manipulates mind in society” (327). This means that we, society are required to think critically when searching for word choice thus language navigates the conversation. This happens because of the words’ history and meaning.
Some of the ways children learn language is through their everyday activities, conversations, storytelling, and literary response and through dramatic plays. The text by Dyson explains that children respond well to interesting media that they could follow along such as colorful. Language is age appropriate and meaningful and come from power. With that being said, the children can pick up and interpret the meaning of the language and ten use it creating an understanding.
The use of media reference includes: pleasure; stimulation, sports media shows provided especially boys source of displayed knowledge, and the sports media offered affiliation and differentiation. These references served as social functions allowing the children to connect their media world with school. The “media could provide resources for participation in school literacy events, particularly assigned writing,” (336) this helps motivate student to participate in written activities.
Many children have different learning styles and it is important for educators to be able to hone in on each students’ style to gain interest in the lesson.